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Power shutdown

Power shutdown

JAMMU, FEBRUARY 03: Chief Engineer (Distribution), JPDCL, Jammu has informed that the power supply to SMVDU University Campus shall remain affected on February 04 from 10 am to 5 pm. Similarly, the power supply to Ramsoo, Neel, Ukhral, Khari and adjoining areas shall remain affected on February 04 from 9 am to 5 pm. Likewise, […]

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IPL will become world’s biggest domestic event, says Strauss

IPL will become world’s biggest domestic event, says Strauss

LONDON: Former England captain Andrew Strauss forecast Wednes­day the Indian Premier League would eclipse American football’s NFL to become “the biggest domestic sporting event in the world” as he praised it for sparking one of cricket’s “great steps forward”. He also said the recent creation of a women’s IPL would “accelerate” the gro­wth of the […]

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Israeli warplanes strike Gaza overnight

Israeli warplanes strike Gaza overnight

GAZA: Israeli aircraft struck in Gaza on Thursday in response to Palestinian rocket fire, days after the United States called for calm, but there was no immediate sign of a wider escalation in violence following days of tension. With no reports of serious casualties, the exchange followed a familiar pattern that signalled neither side was […]

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HC Dismisses Plea Against Withdrawal Of Selection Of 12 ReKs In Kupwara’s Drugmulla Zone

HC Dismisses Plea Against Withdrawal Of Selection Of 12 ReKs In Kupwara’s Drugmulla Zone

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir High Court has dismissed a petition, challenging withdrawal of provisional selection list regarding engagement of Rehbar-e-Khel for zone Drugmulla in Kupwara district of north Kashmir. 12 candidates had been selected, in pursuance to an advertisement notice issued by the Youth Services and Sports Department on 13 January 2018, as Rehbar-e-Khael in […]

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MeT predicts light snowfall in Kashmir during next 24 hrs

MeT predicts light snowfall in Kashmir during next 24 hrs

The weather department on Friday said that there was a possibility of light snowfall at scattered places of Kashmir in the next 24 hours. A meteorological department official said that mainly dry weather was expected thereafter for two weeks. Meanwhile, he said, the mercury witnessed a slight drop at most places as sub-zero temperature was […]

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Sewage Treatment

Sewage Treatment

  The J & K administration recently got the directions from the Chief Secretary to put STPs to optimum use. Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) are put in place in different areas and now the administration is trying to use them for the benefit of the public. Recently the Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir directed […]

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Rapid growth, welfare of common man center of Union Budget for J&K

Rapid growth, welfare of common man center of Union Budget for J&K

SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 2:  The Budget 2023-24 for Jammu and Kashmir is yet another major initiative towards rapid growth and welfare of common man in the Union Territory. This reflects commitment of the government to ensure holistic and inclusive development besides implementation of welfare programmes and execution of various schemes for all segments of the society. […]

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Div Com P K Pole is new J-K election chief

Div Com P K Pole is new J-K election chief

The Election Commission of India has approved the appointment of Divisional Commissioner Kashmir P K Pole as Chief Electoral Officer of Jammu and Kashmir. “In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 13A of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 (43 of 1950), the Election Commission of India in consultation with […]

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Misbah slams system as PCB looks to bring Arthur back

Misbah slams system as PCB looks to bring Arthur back

KARACHI: Former captain Misbah-ul-Haq has criticised the likely reappointment of Mickey Arthur as director of the national team by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Arthur, who acted as Pakistan head coach from 2016 to 2019, is very likely to come back but in a different role. The South African is the front-runner for the position […]

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No classified papers found at Biden’s home, says attorney

No classified papers found at Biden’s home, says attorney

WASHINGTON: A search by US law enforcement of President Joe Biden’s Delaware beach house turned up no classified documents, the president’s lawyer said on Wednesday. “No documents with classified markings were found,” attorney Bob Bauer said in a statement after the latest search of the president’s belongings for improperly stored documents. Agents did however take […]